French Country Farmhouse

Quality French Holiday Farmhouse,  Affordable Prices

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Ideal for short breaks of CYCLING - Etape & Sportive training, GOLF, trout/ salmon FISHING, ANTIQUE HUNTING,international PAU 3 DAY EVENT HORSE SHOW, PAINTING WEEKENDS for groups/clubs  JURANCON WINE TASTING or other activity.

This french farmhouse near Pau can be rented for CATERED short breaks on a 3, 4, 7 nights or more, starting on a day to suit you. All short catered breaks include breakfast and dinner including drinks! Longer options allows a mix and match of dining in and local restaurants.
DIRECT FLIGHTS from LONDON City & Dublin (Cityjet), and AMSTERDAM(Cityjet) into PAU airport which is only 25 mins away.

Into Biarritz - Ryanair flights from LONDON, DUBLIN, SHANNON and Easyjet from BIRMINGHAM,LONDON GATWICK .  Also HELSINKI, COPENHAPEN
Into Tarbes- From London & Manchester
  • The fridge stocked with mineral water, juice, some beers and wine, as well tea, coffee and milk.
  • All linen, towels, soap, dishwasher tablets, loo rolls, electric and heating are included in the price.
  • A hearty breakfast is provided in Les Vieux Chenes farmhouse kitchen to give you maximum flexibility in the morning which includes free range eggs, ham, cheese, breads, cereals and homemade preserves.
  • Dinner served in the 17th century dining room with large fireplace (lit in saeson) and antique furnishings nextdoor.
We use local & homegrown produce where possible. We can cater for a special diet requirements please ask for details.Shown on this page is an idea of what may be included during your stay. Menus change according to season.

Example Dinner Menus

Standard Option
Carrot and Tarragon Soup
Basquaise Breast of Chicken with wild rice and seasonal vegetables Cheeseboard
Tarte Tatin & Vanilla Ice-cream
Coffee
Selection of Wines, Beer and Mineral Water
 

House Salad with Bayonne Ham with a basil, balsamic and olive oil dressing
Normandy Pork with shallots & cider with seasonal vegetables Cheeseboard
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse
Coffee
 
Selection of Wines, Beer and Mineral Water
 
 
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DELUXE option examples

Apertif of local Pineau
Gratinee of scallops and prawns
Local Duck two ways, stuffed mushroom, red wine jus
Lyonnaise Potatoes and Seasonal vegetables
Deluxe Cheeseboard
Apricot & Almond Tart and Homemade Ice-cream
Coffee and Chocolates


Apertif of local Noix de Vin
Bayonne ham with Espelette red pepper mousse
 Local Guinea Fowl in Jurancon Doux Sauce
Saute potatoes & seasonal vegetables
Deluxe Cheeseboard
Chocolate, Agen Prune and Armagnac Pave
Coffee & Chocolates


Deluxe option served with wines such as: local Cotes de Saint Mont, Madiran, Cotes de Rhone Villages Red, Gris de gris Rose, Bearn Rose, Touraine or Sauvignon Blanc Beers and Sparkling Mineral Water

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Historic 17th century Dining Room where evening dinners are served
Cool stone walls in summer, open fire in winter